Re: fave scents for a positive/uplifting mood?

I tend to reach for fragrances with at least top notes of citrus or verbena. Eau d'Hadrien is wonderful. Another I've worn a lot lately is YSL In Love Again (the original, not the flankers). Marvelous grapefruit and black currant notes.

Re: fave scents for a positive/uplifting mood?

Ya, orange scents of course. I need to try that Orange Blossom, I've tried the Nectarine Blossom & Honey which is nice. I like saffron scents and now that you mention it, verbena..I just tried the Pure DKNY Drop of Verbena by DKNY. Good call on the verbena.

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Re: fave scents for a positive/uplifting mood?

I don't think I consciously reach for any specific notes and accords as much as I do an overall feeling of cheeriness ...something fresh, sweet and pretty, maybe a bit flirty will usually do it. Annick Goutal's Eau de Charlotte and Petite Chérie are definitely mood-lifters, and AdP Magnolia Nobile, Penhaligon's Bluebell, HdP Moulin Rouge, PdN Le Temps d'Une Fête, the new Nina, Insolence, Creed Fleurs de Bulgarie, EL Pleasures Delight, Malle Lipstick Rose, JPG Ma Dame and Keiko Mecheri's White Petals all come to mind ...but really, any perfume I love can lift my spirits.

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Science is not only compatible with spirituality, it is a profound source of spirituality. When we recognize our place in an immensity of light-years and in the passage of ages, when we grasp the intricacy, beauty, and subtlety of life, then that soaring feeling, that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual...Carl Sagan

Re: fave scents for a positive/uplifting mood?

I, too, find citrus very uplifting. I discovered Diptyque Oyedo recently and have been wearing it a lot. In addition to simply enjoying the way it smells, when I spray it on I experience a little burst of energy, an upswing in my mood and a clearing of mental cobwebs. It's been pretty amazing.

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Re: fave scents for a positive/uplifting mood?

Orange blossom lifts my mood every time. My favourite
is by Fragonard - Fleur d'Oranger.
Roma by Laura Biagiotti also lifts me out of a blue mood with it's
perky minty/grapefruit start.
Another one you might like is Escale a Portofino by Dior. It is
refreshing and sparkling.

Re: fave scents for a positive/uplifting mood?

If I want to amp up the energy and perkiness I often reach for something bright and sparkly, with citrus or other fruit notes. But if I'm feeling really "down in the dumps", I am more likely reach for a "hug in a bottle" type of comfort scent with warm oriental or gourmand notes. Then again, if my bad mood is tied with nervousness or anxiety, a badass leather or chilly iris scent might be just the ticket! The flavor of the day depends on mood and circumstance, but virtually any perfume I like is going to be an uplifting one for me. :)

Re: fave scents for a positive/uplifting mood?

As much as I want it to, fragrance usually will not change my mood. Thus, I am careful not to wear my favorites when I'm in a bad mood so as not to laden them with a bad association. When I'm in a good mood, I reach for white florals - tuberose, orange blossom, etc. When I'm down in the dumps, I wear colder fragrances with iris or leather. I don't know why, but I can wear gourmands in either mood.

Re: fave scents for a positive/uplifting mood?

I asked for cheering up suggestions recently and the link above was the result. My favorites are Gaultier Ma Dame all sour orange fizz and YSL In Love Again in the Limited Ed re-release which as 30R says is grape fruity blackcurrant leaf. As 30R told me In Love Again is all about the opening.

Re: fave scents for a positive/uplifting mood?

When l am feeling down in the dumps, the one l reach for is Samsara. lt instantly calms & grounds me when my nerves are shredded. Whenever you see me post it as my SOTE, you know l've had a stressful day at work. Judging by the number of wears in my wardrobe, those days are unfortunately frequent!

l only reach for those bright citruses & florals when l am already in an upbeat, confident mood. They are the last thing l want when l am in need of comfort; as annoying as someone saying "come on, cheer up!" when l am ready to bite someone's head off!

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